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US president slams Fed chief for not cutting rates

US President Trump renewed his criticism on Thursday of Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, complaining the Fed is refusing to lower interest rates. Trumpsaid cutting interest rates would be “like jet fuel” for the economy “but he doesn’t want to do it”. He said Powell is “not in love with me”. Fed this week kept […]

From enjoying ice cream to developing close relationship with President Trump: Musk gives sneak peek of his first 100 days

Tesla CEO Elon Musk (File Image) As the Trump administration completed its 100 days, one of the key members, Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) chief Elon Musk, said that he had saved over $160 billion while enjoying late-night ice cream from the kitchen, working from a diminutive office, and developing a close relationship with President […]

Donald Trump calls India-born Democrat Rep Shri Thanedar ‘lunatic, dumb guy’ over impeachment filing

NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday lashed out at India-born Democrat Shri Thanedar, the Michigan congressman who filed impeachment articles against him, calling him a “lunatic” during a public appearance in Michigan.Speaking during a visit to Selfridge and later at a rally at Macomb County Community College, Trump mocked Thanedar, saying, “They did […]

President Trump floats new tax cut to ease bite of tariffs

President Trump suggested Sunday his sweeping tariffs would help him reduce income taxes for people making less than $200,000 a year, as public anxiety rises over his economic agenda. Trump has previously argued tariff revenue could replace income taxes, though economists have questioned those claims. “When tariffs cut in, many people’s income taxes will be […]